The search committee cited her commitment to the center’s mission, respect for staff expertise and collaborative approach to leadership as qualities that stood out during the selection process. #crisiscenter
The push for state-level funding comes after the federal government denied disaster assistance to Illinois, despite approving aid for neighboring Indiana, which suffered damage from the exact same weather systems. #stormdamage
"We're not here for our personal agenda. We're not here to lash out when we disagree," White said. "We're here to sit down at the table and say we're the voice for the people." #parkforest #election
Residents, families, community organizations and other stakeholders are invited to attend the free session, regardless of whether they currently participate in Park District programs. #blueisland #park #community
The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation